Welcome to Floodplain Friday! Each Friday we will post a topic related to floodplain management. If you have ideas or questions you would like answered, please email Lori Laster and we will find the answer for you.
In Nebraska, many houses have basements or crawl spaces. And most lots have been graded to make them more suitable for building. So how does a floodplain administrator determine if a structure is "reasonably safe from flooding"?
FEMA Technical Bulletin 10-01 can help (click here to download). Entitled "Ensuring That Structures Built on Fill In or Near Special Flood Hazard Areas Are Reasonably Safe From Flooding," this Technical Bulletin provides guidance as to what can be considered reasonable safe, along with illustrations of many common scenarios.
This is an excellent resource if you have been asked to sign a Community Acknowledgement Form and are unsure about the FEMA requirements.
About Our Association
- Nebraska Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association
- The Nebraska Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association (NeFSMA) is an active organization of over 100 members representing over 50 organizations. NeFSMA pursues multiple purposes including: 1.)promote public awareness of floodplain and stormwater management; 2.) promote the professional status of floodplain and stormwater management and secure all benefits resulting there from; 3.) promote cooperation and information exchange between individuals and entities concerned with floodplain and stormwater management; 4.) keep individuals concerned with floodplain and stormwater management well informed through educational and professional seminars and to provide a method for dissemination of information, both general and technical; 5.) inform and educate concerned individuals of pending floodplain or stormwater legislation, funding and other related management matters. Please browse our website to learn more about NeFSMA at www.nefsma.net. If you are interested in joining, either contact one of the board members or complete the membership form.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
NeFSMA First Quarter 2011 Meeting Presentations
For your viewing and downloading pleasure, all of the powerpoint presentations from the 10 February NeFSMA meeting have been placed on the web for download until Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Get 'em while the're hot! They can be found at the following links:
The file 'S1 - Stormwater Management & UNL.pdf' (3.4 MB) is available for download at :
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/54c38f17c24037bf/S1%20-%20Stormwater%20Management%20%26%20UNL.pdf
The file 'S2 - NDEQ Planning and Permitting.pdf' (47 KB) is available for download at
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/506c4e55ffabd959/S2%20-%20NDEQ%20Planning%20and%20Permitting.pdf
The file 'S3 - NDOR Inspection by EPA.pdf' (1.0 MB) is available for download at
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/d9654e04c8643bc8/S3%20-%20NDOR%20Inspection%20by%20EPA.pdf
The file 'S4a - Lincoln Large Sites Construction Program.pdf' (1.2 MB) is available for download at
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/8df4e80af752ee30/S4a%20-%20Lincoln%20Large%20Sites%20Construction%20Program.pdf
The file 'S4b - Lincoln Small Sites Construction Program.pdf' (6.3 MB) is available for download at
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/1add363185dbfe2e/S4b%20-%20Lincoln%20Small%20Sites%20Construction%20Program.pdf
The file 'S5 - Omaha Construction Enforcement Program.pdf' (2.6 MB) is available for download at
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/90f7b87783fe19a7/S5%20-%20Omaha%20Construction%20Enforcement%20Program.pdf
The file 'S6 - Inspection Findings Model Framework.pdf' (235 KB) is available for download at
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/dbe23a219ae6ea63/S6%20-%20Inspection%20Findings%20Model%20Framework.pdf
Thanks to Bobbi Holm with UNL Extension in Douglas and Sarpy Counties for uploading these for us. If you wish to receive the presentations after the expiration date, please let us know.
The file 'S1 - Stormwater Management & UNL.pdf' (3.4 MB) is available for download at :
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/54c38f17c24037bf/S1%20-%20Stormwater%20Management%20%26%20UNL.pdf
The file 'S2 - NDEQ Planning and Permitting.pdf' (47 KB) is available for download at
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/506c4e55ffabd959/S2%20-%20NDEQ%20Planning%20and%20Permitting.pdf
The file 'S3 - NDOR Inspection by EPA.pdf' (1.0 MB) is available for download at
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/d9654e04c8643bc8/S3%20-%20NDOR%20Inspection%20by%20EPA.pdf
The file 'S4a - Lincoln Large Sites Construction Program.pdf' (1.2 MB) is available for download at
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/8df4e80af752ee30/S4a%20-%20Lincoln%20Large%20Sites%20Construction%20Program.pdf
The file 'S4b - Lincoln Small Sites Construction Program.pdf' (6.3 MB) is available for download at
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/1add363185dbfe2e/S4b%20-%20Lincoln%20Small%20Sites%20Construction%20Program.pdf
The file 'S5 - Omaha Construction Enforcement Program.pdf' (2.6 MB) is available for download at
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/90f7b87783fe19a7/S5%20-%20Omaha%20Construction%20Enforcement%20Program.pdf
The file 'S6 - Inspection Findings Model Framework.pdf' (235 KB) is available for download at
http://dropbox.unl.edu/uploads/20110302/dbe23a219ae6ea63/S6%20-%20Inspection%20Findings%20Model%20Framework.pdf
Thanks to Bobbi Holm with UNL Extension in Douglas and Sarpy Counties for uploading these for us. If you wish to receive the presentations after the expiration date, please let us know.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Name That Newsletter
How would you like $25? NeFSMA is looking for a name for our quarterly newsletter (other than NeFSMA Newsletter). If you have a creative streak and have an idea, leave a comment on this post. In March, we will take all the entries and put it to a vote of our members. The person who submits the winning title will receive a $25 VISA giftcard.
And since you're here, why don't you add your email address to our FeedBurner if you haven't already done so. NeFSMA utilizes this blog to get information to our members quickly. The FeedBurner will deliver our posts directly to your email inbox. NeFSMA will not share your information with any other orgainization.
And since you're here, why don't you add your email address to our FeedBurner if you haven't already done so. NeFSMA utilizes this blog to get information to our members quickly. The FeedBurner will deliver our posts directly to your email inbox. NeFSMA will not share your information with any other orgainization.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
ASIWPCA Link Added to NeFSMA Blog - Check it Out
We have added a link to the website maintained by Association of State & Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators (ASIWPCA) for the benefit of our water quality focused members.
For anyone following the EPA Proposed New Rulemaking detate, you may find their Stormwater Rulemaking Input Letter interesting. It is available for free download on their homepage.
ASIWPCA urges EPA to consider the significant benefit fo regulating precipitation-driven discharges in a different way than traditional point sources.
Other recommendations include:
- meaningful engagement with states at national and regional levels
- the need for prioritization and risk-based approach
- support for a national stormwater strategy for lands inproduction
- directing Farm Bill funds to impaired water
- redevelopment standards that do not facilitate further urban sprawl
- increased funding to state nonpoint source programs
- recommendations that the Chesapeake Bay requiremetns and retrofitting both be proposed in separate rulemakings
For anyone following the EPA Proposed New Rulemaking detate, you may find their Stormwater Rulemaking Input Letter interesting. It is available for free download on their homepage.
ASIWPCA urges EPA to consider the significant benefit fo regulating precipitation-driven discharges in a different way than traditional point sources.
Other recommendations include:
- meaningful engagement with states at national and regional levels
- the need for prioritization and risk-based approach
- support for a national stormwater strategy for lands inproduction
- directing Farm Bill funds to impaired water
- redevelopment standards that do not facilitate further urban sprawl
- increased funding to state nonpoint source programs
- recommendations that the Chesapeake Bay requiremetns and retrofitting both be proposed in separate rulemakings
ASFPM Associate Director - Operations
ASFPM Announces Position of Associate Director - Operations
Closing Date: March 3, 2011
Join a mission driven non-profit organization established to promote education, flood related policy, and activities that reduce current and future flood losses and protect natural and beneficial functions of floodplains.
The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) is actively seeking an Associate Director – Operations to assist the Executive Director in duties including administration, project management, certification program, member service activities, and national flood policy. ASFPM is a national, nonprofit, professional membership association with 14,000 members and 29 chapters throughout the U.S., and an operating budget of nearly $2 million. This is a permanent full-time position located in the Executive Office in Madison, WI. The position is currently filled, but the individual in this position has submitted his resignation. In order to facilitate a smooth transition, ASFPM plans to fill this position before the incumbent leaves.
We would greatly appreciate you sharing this announcement with your colleagues through your newsletters and websites.
Primary responsibilities:
• Manage ongoing day-to-day operations of the Association
• Supervise ASFPM staff
• Oversee financial and records management
• Oversee the Certified Floodplain Manager program and serve on its Board of Regents
• Support work planning, conferences, workshops, and meetings
• Maintain relationships and oversee agreements with contractors, members, and partners
• Oversee the Association’s Information Technology (IT) process and activities
• Supervise publications, projects, professional certification activities, and contracts
• Assist the Executive Director with liaison and national policy initiatives
Required qualifications:
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to floodplain management
• Minimum five years experience in progressively responsible management positions
• Direct experience in floodplain management
• Demonstrated proficiency with all aspects of financial management
• Effectively supervise staff to achieve goals of organization
• Ability to take initiative to accomplish broad goals
• Develop, refine, implement, and evaluate administrative procedures
• Knowledge of and direct network experience among FPM industry players and issues
• Experience in project development and completion
• Passion for the ASFPM mission and goals
• Certified Floodplain Manager (or obtain within 6 months of hire)
The application closing date is March 3, 2011. Interested parties should view the full position announcement at View Position Description. To apply, please send your resume, a cover letter, two writing samples, and examples of previous management experience to Diane Brown, Communication and Events Manager, at diane@floods.org
Closing Date: March 3, 2011
Join a mission driven non-profit organization established to promote education, flood related policy, and activities that reduce current and future flood losses and protect natural and beneficial functions of floodplains.
The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) is actively seeking an Associate Director – Operations to assist the Executive Director in duties including administration, project management, certification program, member service activities, and national flood policy. ASFPM is a national, nonprofit, professional membership association with 14,000 members and 29 chapters throughout the U.S., and an operating budget of nearly $2 million. This is a permanent full-time position located in the Executive Office in Madison, WI. The position is currently filled, but the individual in this position has submitted his resignation. In order to facilitate a smooth transition, ASFPM plans to fill this position before the incumbent leaves.
We would greatly appreciate you sharing this announcement with your colleagues through your newsletters and websites.
Primary responsibilities:
• Manage ongoing day-to-day operations of the Association
• Supervise ASFPM staff
• Oversee financial and records management
• Oversee the Certified Floodplain Manager program and serve on its Board of Regents
• Support work planning, conferences, workshops, and meetings
• Maintain relationships and oversee agreements with contractors, members, and partners
• Oversee the Association’s Information Technology (IT) process and activities
• Supervise publications, projects, professional certification activities, and contracts
• Assist the Executive Director with liaison and national policy initiatives
Required qualifications:
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to floodplain management
• Minimum five years experience in progressively responsible management positions
• Direct experience in floodplain management
• Demonstrated proficiency with all aspects of financial management
• Effectively supervise staff to achieve goals of organization
• Ability to take initiative to accomplish broad goals
• Develop, refine, implement, and evaluate administrative procedures
• Knowledge of and direct network experience among FPM industry players and issues
• Experience in project development and completion
• Passion for the ASFPM mission and goals
• Certified Floodplain Manager (or obtain within 6 months of hire)
The application closing date is March 3, 2011. Interested parties should view the full position announcement at View Position Description. To apply, please send your resume, a cover letter, two writing samples, and examples of previous management experience to Diane Brown, Communication and Events Manager, at diane@floods.org
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